Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Corporate Dining

Eurest USA; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Summit, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while delivering high-quality meals in corporate dining rooms and on-site catering. You will direct menu planning, staff training, and inventory management in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires a minimum of three to five years in kitchen management, strong catering experience, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends; focus on quality, production, sanitation, and cost control.
• Computers: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook & Internet; ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards; uses production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety, equipment use, and sanitation to regulatory standards.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas; ensures adherence.
• Maintains inventory to stay within guidelines and ensures availability of products.
• Decides on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies; participates in meetings and staff development.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certified

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Batch cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Job description

Eurest in Summit, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while delivering high-quality meals in corporate dining rooms and on-site catering. You will direct menu planning, staff training, and inventory management in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires a minimum of three to five years in kitchen management, strong catering experience, and proficiency with MS Office.